A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 549268 Details
Epoch: 25 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 549311 epoch_slot_no: 9311 block_no: 549241 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2018-01-29 01:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xac40f5a77162f13e199d2750d64491de59f4d7dea2209630626c1c43ad612a8eBlock Operator
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